digestive health

Improving Spleen and Stomach Qi Stagnation: TCM Insights on Bloating, Stomach Pain, and Acid Reflux

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Improving Spleen and Stomach Qi Stagnation: TCM Insights on Bloating, Stomach Pain, and Acid Reflux

Qi stagnation caused by overeating and excessive worry is closely related to symptoms of bloating, stomach pain, and acid reflux. (Image designed by Doucefleur@iStockphoto) Bloating, stomach pain, and acid reflux are common clinical issues. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes these are related to the dysfunction of Qi movement within the body, which affects the Spleen … Read more

Essential Knowledge of Traditional Chinese Medicine You Must Understand

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Essential Knowledge of Traditional Chinese Medicine You Must Understand

Basic Knowledge Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) holds that: 1. Ma (Numbness): Indicates that Qi can flow, but blood cannot. 2. Mu (Wood): Severe numbness indicates that both Qi and blood cannot flow. 3. Suan (Sour): Indicates that the meridians are open, but there is insufficient Qi and blood. 4. Zhang (Distension): Indicates abundant Qi; individuals … Read more

Traditional Chinese Medicine | The Story of Hawthorn and Its Digestive Benefits

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Traditional Chinese Medicine | The Story of Hawthorn and Its Digestive Benefits

Mei Quanxi Column Ben Cao Gang Mu Volume 30 of Fruits The Story of Hawthorn and Its Digestive Benefits A child from a neighboring family suffered from food stagnation and abdominal distension. One day, while resting under a tree, he ate to his fill from the wild fruits and subsequently vomited a large amount of … Read more

The Remarkable Chinese Herb: The Efficacy and Functions of Dried Ginger

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The Remarkable Chinese Herb: The Efficacy and Functions of Dried Ginger

————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————– The Chinese herb Dried Ginger (Gan Jiang) is actually the dried form of fresh ginger, which is obtained by drying and sunning fresh ginger. It is commonly used to brew tea or can be combined with other Chinese herbs for decoction. Dried Ginger has a spicy flavor and a warm nature, capable of clearing … Read more

Pharmacist’s Insights: The Series on ‘Dried Ginger’

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Pharmacist's Insights: The Series on 'Dried Ginger'

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has a long history, and since “Shennong tasted hundreds of herbs,” the concepts of “medicine” and “food” have been inseparable. This has led to the unique culture of “food and medicine sharing the same source,” which posits that many foods can serve as both food and medicine, capable of preventing and … Read more

Dried Ginger (Gan Jiang) – A Comprehensive Overview

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Dried Ginger (Gan Jiang) - A Comprehensive Overview

Herb Name: Dried Ginger (Gan Jiang) Harvesting and Processing: Harvested in winter, removing fibrous roots and soil, then sun-dried or dried at low temperatures. Freshly sliced and dried is referred to as “ Dried Ginger Slices”. Medicinal Part: Rhizome Origin: Mainly produced in Sichuan, Guizhou, and other regions Family: Zingiberaceae Original Plant: Ginger (Zingiber officinale) … Read more

The Efficacy and Functions of Cinnamon in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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The Efficacy and Functions of Cinnamon in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Cinnamon (肉桂, Rougui) has effects on strengthening the spleen and warming the stomach. Additionally, it has the ability to dispel wind and cold, and it is beneficial for women in regulating menstrual blood. For men experiencing impotence, cinnamon can also be used for adjustment, as it has warming kidney and yang-enhancing effects. Furthermore, cinnamon possesses … Read more

What is Cinnamon? Effects and Benefits of Cinnamon

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What is Cinnamon? Effects and Benefits of Cinnamon

Cinnamon is a medium-sized tree with gray-brown bark. The flowering period is from June to August, and the fruiting period is from October to December. It can be propagated through suckers, cuttings, and seeds. The bark of cinnamon is commonly used as a spice, cooking ingredient, and medicinal herb. Also known as Chinese cinnamon, Yujin, … Read more

The Efficacy and Functions of Cinnamon: Warming the Kidneys and Enhancing Yang, Beneficial for Men!

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The Efficacy and Functions of Cinnamon: Warming the Kidneys and Enhancing Yang, Beneficial for Men!

Focusing on health education to safeguard your well-being First, please follow us in case you can’t find us next time Cinnamon (Ròuguì) is a medium-sized tree belonging to the Lauraceae family, with gray-brown bark. The leaves are alternate or nearly opposite, elongated oval to nearly lanceolate, leathery, with cartilaginous edges, rolled inward, green, glossy, and … Read more

The Efficacy and Uses of Cinnamon: How to Consume and Apply It

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The Efficacy and Uses of Cinnamon: How to Consume and Apply It

Cinnamon is the dried bark and branches of the plants Cinnamomum cassia and Cinnamomum loureiroi from the Lauraceae family. The ancient TCM expert Zhu Zhenheng stated: “The heart of cinnamon, when added in two or three parts to yin-replenishing herbs, can move the stagnation of Rehmannia and tonify the kidneys; its spicy flavor belongs to … Read more